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09-05-2025
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Ozzy Osbourne Shares Health Update Ahead of Final Concert: ‘I'll Do the Best I Can'
Ozzy Osbourne is doing everything he can to prepare for his final show with Black Sabbath in July. The musician, who is suffering from Parkinson's, told The Guardian in an extensive interview he will perform despite concerns about his heath. 'I'll be there, and I'll do the best I can,' he confirmed. More from Rolling Stone I'm 73. Heavy Metal Just Changed My Life Ozzy Osbourne Doc 'No Escape From Now' to Chronicle Run-Up to Farewell Concert Andrew Watt Defends Rolling Stones' Grammy Win, Previews Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' The concert, called Back to the Beginning, is set for Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. It features an all-star supporting lineup of metal bands, including Metallica, Tool, Slayer, and Anthrax, and boasts Tom Morello as its musical director. In the interview, Osbourne noted that the event was conceived by his wife Sharon Osbourne as a way to motivate him. 'You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong,' the musician recounted. 'You begin to think this is never going to end. Sharon could see that I was in Doom Town, and she says to me, 'I've got an idea.' It was something to give me a reason to get up in the morning. I thought: Oh, fucking hell, she's got an idea. Here we go.' The charity concert will feature the reunion of Black Sabbath's original lineup and is being hailed as Osbourne's final live show. The four original members — Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward — will come back together for the special event. Osbourne told The Guardian the relationship between the musicians is 'like a marriage: you have a row with the wife, but then you make up again.' Iommi added, 'I'm the one that said, 'I don't know if we should do it', because we did a farewell tour and I didn't want to get into that thing like all the other bands are doing, saying it's the last tour and then reappearing again. But I've been convinced, because we're doing it for a reason.' The band has been carefully considering how to stage the concert due to Osbourne's physical limitations. Butler noted, 'I'm already having palpitations. In fact, I had a nightmare last night. I dreamed everything went wrong on stage and we all turned to dust. It's important that we leave a great impression, since it's the final time that people will experience us live. So it has to be great on the night.' Osbourne confirmed that he won't be able to perform a full set. 'We're only playing a couple of songs each,' he said. 'I don't want people thinking, 'We're getting ripped off', because it's just going to be … what's the word? … a sample, you're going to get a few songs each by Ozzy and Sabbath.' The musician also explained that he's been doing extensive preparation to ensure he will be ready. 'I do weights, bike riding, I've got a guy living at my house who's working with me,' he said. 'It's tough – I've been laid up for such a long time. I've been lying on my back doing nothing and the first thing to go is your strength. It's like starting all over again. I've got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going. I have problems walking. I also get blood pressure issues, from blood clots on my legs. I'm used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around. I don't think I'll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down, but the point is I'll be there, and I'll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up.' Osbourne acknowledged that while he would like to continue performing, this will be the official end of his live career. 'I'd love to say 'never say never', but after the last six years or so … it is time,' he said. 'I lived on the road for 50-odd years, and I've kind of got used to not picking up my bags and getting on the bus again. I don't smoke dope or do any of the rock star lifestyle any more. I'm kind of like a homebody. I never go out. I never hang out in bars – I don't drink. So what the fuck is out there for me? I hate going shopping with my wife. I feel like stabbing myself in the neck after half an hour. But it's time for me to spend some time with my grandkids, I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne to open animal rescue centre after Black Sabbath reunion gig
Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon are planning to open an animal rescue centre after Black Sabbath's reunion gig. The veteran rocker has admitted he will be retiring from performing after the 'Back To The Beginning' gig in his home town of Birmingham, England in July because he wants to spend more time with his family while Sharon is hoping to devote herself to rescuing homeless dogs and horses. Sharon told the Guardian newspaper: "Get some ponies and chickens, and a million dogs. I want to open a dog rescue centre and a horse rescue centre. Scream at the neighbours a couple of times. There you go." The Black Sabbath gig will be a massive effort for frontman Ozzy after suffering numerous health problems in recent years, including a diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, battles with pneumonia and neck and spinal issues. Ozzy has admitted he's been working hard to get himself fit for the concert but is likely to spend much of the show sitting down. The singer is adamant the 'Back To The Beginning' gig will mark the end of his performing career and he's looking forward to spending more time at home once the show is over. He added to the publication: "I'd love to say 'never say never', but after the last six years or so … it is time. I lived on the road for 50-odd years, and I've kind of got used to not picking up my bags and getting on the bus again ... "It's time for me to spend some time with my grandkids, I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family." One of Ozzy's next projects is going to be a new Paramount documentary called 'No Escape From Now' which will offer an honest insight into his health troubles. Sharon said of the feature-length documentary: "This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. "It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson's. It's about the reality of his life now. "We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy."
Perth Now
02-05-2025
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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne to open animal rescue centre after Black Sabbath reunion gig
Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon are planning to open an animal rescue centre after Black Sabbath's reunion gig. The veteran rocker has admitted he will be retiring from performing after the 'Back To The Beginning' gig in his home town of Birmingham, England in July because he wants to spend more time with his family while Sharon is hoping to devote herself to rescuing homeless dogs and horses. Sharon told the Guardian newspaper: "Get some ponies and chickens, and a million dogs. I want to open a dog rescue centre and a horse rescue centre. Scream at the neighbours a couple of times. There you go." The Black Sabbath gig will be a massive effort for frontman Ozzy after suffering numerous health problems in recent years, including a diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, battles with pneumonia and neck and spinal issues. Ozzy has admitted he's been working hard to get himself fit for the concert but is likely to spend much of the show sitting down. The singer is adamant the 'Back To The Beginning' gig will mark the end of his performing career and he's looking forward to spending more time at home once the show is over. He added to the publication: "I'd love to say 'never say never', but after the last six years or so … it is time. I lived on the road for 50-odd years, and I've kind of got used to not picking up my bags and getting on the bus again ... "It's time for me to spend some time with my grandkids, I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family." One of Ozzy's next projects is going to be a new Paramount documentary called 'No Escape From Now' which will offer an honest insight into his health troubles. Sharon said of the feature-length documentary: "This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. "It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson's. It's about the reality of his life now. "We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy."
Yahoo
27-02-2025
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Ozzy Osbourne documentary to explore singer's health struggles
Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Ozzy Osbourne is set to star in a documentary that follows his quest to create new music and perform "one last time" amid mounting health issues. Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now opens in 2022, with the former Black Sabbath rocker creating his album Patient Number 9. "It will continue filming into summer as Ozzy attempts to take the stage for one final performance with his Black Sabbath bandmates as part of a sold-out, all-star celebration at Villa Park in his hometown of Birmingham on July 5," an official synopsis reads. Osbourne, 76, hurt his spine during a 2019 fall, and the following year, he shared that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Three years later, he announced his retirement from touring. "The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I've been through. There's been times when I thought my number was up. But making music and making two albums saved me. I'd have gone nuts without music," Osbourne said in a press release. "My fans have supported me for so many years, and I really want to thank them and say a proper goodbye to them. That is what the Villa Park show is about." In addition to Osbourne and his family, the documentary will also star Tony Iommi, Duff McKagan, Robert Trujillo, Billy Idol, Maynard James Keenan, Chad Smith, Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt and Billy Morrison. A specific release date has not yet been set, but No Escape From Now will air in 2025 on Paramount+.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Ozzy Osbourne to star in 'honest' documentary
Ozzy Osbourne's new documentary is an "honest account" of his health struggles. The 76-year-old music star is the focus of a new Paramount documentary called 'No Escape From Now', and Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife, has revealed that the feature-length project will offer an honest insight into his troubles. Sharon said: "This film is an honest account of what has happened to Ozzy during the last few years. "It shows how hard things have been for him and the courage he has shown while dealing with a number of serious health issues, including Parkinson's. It's about the reality of his life now. "We have worked with a production team we trust and have allowed them the freedom to tell the story openly. We hope that story will inspire people that are facing similar issues to Ozzy." The Black Sabbath star was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in February 2019, and Ozzy has lost his ability to walk due to the disease. But Ozzy believes that his music, and his final performance with Black Sabbath in Birmingham in July, have helped him to come through his struggles. He said in a statement: "The last six years have been full of some of the worst times I've been through. There's been times when I thought my number was up. "But making music and making two albums saved me. I'd have gone nuts without music." What's more, Ozzy admitted that the upcoming show in Birmingham will be an emotional experience for him. The music star - who also has a smoking-induced lung condition called emphysema - said: "My fans have supported me for so many years, and I really want to thank them and say a proper goodbye to them. That is what the Villa Park show is about."
